Its official- school’s back and believe it or not, the kiddies are overwhelmingly happy about it! We caught up with students from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School as they get back into the swing of their school routine, thankful that they don’t have to stay home anymore.

St Mary’s Principal, Kerry Maher mentioned the school grounds became a very lonely place without the students.

“It’s been such a strange time, said Kerry. “We’ve been really lucky; the parents have been amazing with understanding the social distancing and helping us to function. Just getting back to normal and having a routine again has been such a big part of healing too.

“The children were so excited to come back, they couldn’t wait to be with their friends. From what we gathered they really missed the face to face interaction, and that contact is so important with the children in terms of understanding where they are with their learning and where they are socially so we can help guide all of that.”

“I know there are quiet times during school time but that joyous happy sound around the school is what is really special.”

Isobel Nathan- Year 5

What do you love about being back at school? Mainly seeing my friends again and having face to face learning instead of doing the zooms. I kept an eye out for my friends and when I saw them I said, G’day.

What is something you can do at school that you cannot do at home? It’s easier to understand what you are learning because the teachers can explain to you beforehand, whereas online you can’t really ask too many questions.

Why is it important to keep up your hygiene and wash your hands? Mainly because we don’t want the corona virus to have a second wave, it’s just better that you do so you don’t get sick.

Lucas Vickery- Year 5

What do you love about being back at school? That I can socialise with my friends and play on the playgrounds, it’s also easier to understand the teachers.

What is something you can do at school that you cannot do at home? I can play with my friends and get fitter.

What have you learnt this week at school? How to calm down if you have anxiety and how to stay calm if you are upset.

Leah Smith- Year 3

Why is it important to keep up your hygiene and wash your hands? So you don’t get any germs and spread the germs to everyone else

What is something you can do at school that you cannot do at home? Be in groups and do all of your classes together.

What have you learnt this week at school? I have learnt about ANZAC Day and what it stands for.

Mason White- Year 3

What have you learnt this week at school? One of my most favourite things was Maths, because we were learning about litres and millilitres.

What do you love about being back at school? Getting to play with my friends again on the playground, it’s quite fun instead of being stuck at home.

What is something you can do at school that you cannot do at home? Definitely play soccer. I always wished I was at school.